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Rodrigo worked his 40 regular hours last week plus 3 overtime hours at the time and-a-half rate. His regular rate is $11.70. How much was his gross pay?

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Since his regular rate is $11.70 then he earns for his 40 hours:


11.70\cdot40=468

To this we have to add the three overtime hours, but this hours are paid as:


11.70\cdot1.5=17.55

Then for his overtime he earned:


3\cdot17.55=52.65

Therefore he earned in total of $520.65

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